His commitment to the cause has made him popular with supporters since turning pro in 2009.

After a series of loans, Batth began to get some games with the senior team in 2012 and progressed to become the first name on Kenny Jackett’s team sheet.

Not even Batth could shrug off a stress fracture in his foot that forced him to miss the final two matches of last season.

The injury prevented Batth from becoming the first outfield player to start every match in consecutive 46-game league seasons.

Bakary Sako

Some might question Sako’s inclusion here, having only played for the club for three years.

But anyone who witnessed the outpouring of emotion from the player and the fans after the final match of last season, in what may well have been his sign-off, will understand why.

Bakary Sako of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 4-2

He has clearly forged a close bond with supporters and it’s no wonder they love him having scored 38 goals in three seasons on the left wing.

The 27-year-old, who has attracted interest from Premier League clubs, has more than goals to his game hence why he was named in the PFA League One Team of the Year in 2014 and PFA Championship Team of the Year 12 months later.